Payne, William Henry Schofield, 1804 - 1878
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1804 - 1878
Biography
Known to his peers as the “King of Pantomime”, he invented much of the British Harlequinade action. He regularly appeared at Covent Garden before teaching his sons his artistry.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
'Jewess' or 'the Council of Constance'; 'La Prima Ballerina!' or 'The Brigand's Attack'; 'Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady'; 'Esmaeralda!' Playbill, 1850
Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/89
Scope and Contents
Performed on Friday 24 May 1850 at Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
Dates:
1850
'The Mutiny at the Nore'; 'The Egyptian!'; 'Brigand's Attack' Playbill, 1858
Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 2
Reference code: PE17/119
Scope and Contents
Performed on Monday 5 December and Tuesday 6 December 1858 at Royal Adelphi, Sheffield.
Dates:
1858